At IRI, we’re launching LabORA, a pioneering open robotics lab focused on tackling the challenges of ageing in place through smart technologies. Housed in a 500 m² facility at the Faculty of Mathematics at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), LabORA is a hub for building and testing assistive robotics systems in real-life conditions. The heart of the lab is a 70 m² fully equipped smart apartment, where we integrate:
- Mobile robots and robotic arms
- Advanced sensors and AR interfaces
- In-house and commercial robotic platforms
- Standardised software stacks for testing and deployment

This is a space designed for building real solutions for real people, particularly older adults and caregivers.

About the offer
You’ll be part of a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team creating a suite of mobile applications developed on robots to be used by older adults in their homes. These apps will support a range of interactive and assistive features, including:
- Videocalls and verbal interaction via LLMs
- Cognitive exercises and physical activity guidance
- Medication and task reminders
- Remote control (teleoperation) of robotic systems
- Activity monitoring
- Retrieval and delivery of rigid and deformable objects
- Semantic mapping of home environments (rooms, objects, usage patterns)
All of this built on top-notch robotics technology with the potential to create real social impact.

Target candidates
- Recent graduates
- Candidates with 1–3 years of experience
- Graduates interested in pursuing a PhD

Your role
You will be responsible for designing and developing user-friendly Android applications that integrate with robotic systems and provide intuitive interaction experiences for older adults.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a multidisciplinary research team at the intersection of robotics, AI, and healthcare
- Use your skills to build systems that support independent living and social wellbeing
- Work in a fully equipped lab with real-world testing facilities and state-of-the-art platforms
- Develop technology that combines research excellence with social impact
- Explore PhD and long-term research opportunities within the institute

The salary will be based on experience, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Contacts

Please, send your documentation before 06/06/2025 to: